Stanislavski, Konstantin (often referred to simply as Stanislavski)

Konstantin Stanislavski was a Russian theater practitioner whose system revolutionized acting. He focused on actors understanding and genuinely embodying their characters' emotions and motivations through techniques like emotional memory and detailed physical and psychological analysis. His approach encourages authenticity and truthful performance, emphasizing that believable acting arises from internal comprehension rather than external gestures alone. Stanislavski’s method has profoundly influenced modern acting training, shaping how actors connect convincingly with their roles, and remains foundational in theatre and film acting today.